How many of you have paused recently to look around and say “man, what a year?” In this holiday season of 2020, we are facing some unique challenges and changes to our traditional holiday celebrations, but today on the Small-Minded Podcast, I am sharing all of the uplifting ways people in small towns are still coming together and inspiring hope. Reflections on the River Community Outreach: Resources Unite angel tree, Secret Santa meals, grocery store food pantry add-on, fundraisers and tax deductions Virtual Options: live-stream mass, Zoom music recital, recorded holiday programs for schools, virtual Santa visits Outdoor options: Reflections in the Park, nursing home decorations, storefront window decorating contest, decorating care center windows, Christmas parade, Small Business support: focus on local, spreading the word on social media, creative offers, leaving reviews, giveaways, giving back to their own communities